Courses in the College of Arts and Sciences academic departments are offered as “full” or “half” academic courses.
A full academic course is four credits
A half academic course is two credits
PLEASE NOTE: In the listing below, you may see the word “full”; this refers to a full academic course equivalent to four credits.
Language Courses
If you have no prior experience in a certain language, you should take the 100-level course in that language. If you have prior study or exposure to the language, you may need to take a placement test before registering. The placement test will guide us in placing you in the correct course in our curriculum.
Students with previous coursework in Computer Science should email the department chair to discuss whether placement into CSCI 150 or 151 is appropriate.
First-year students with prior preparation in Greek may enroll in GREK 201. The Classics department does not give or require a placement exam in Greek, but Classics faculty are happy to consult with students about which language level would be appropriate for them. During summer registration, students may register for the class that appears to correspond to their experience level, understanding that they may adjust their registration after meeting with the Chair of Classics. Students should be assured that there will be open spots at the 200-level if they have sufficient preparation to begin study at that level.
First-year students with prior preparation in Latin may enroll in LATN 201 or LATN 316. The Classics department does not give or require a placement exam in Latin but Classics faculty are happy to consult with students about which level of the language would be appropriate for them. During summer registration, students may register for the class that appears to correspond to their experience level, understanding that they may adjust their registration after meeting with the Chair of Classics. Students should be assured that there will be open spots at the 200- or 300-level if they have sufficient preparation to begin study at that level.
Only students who want to take one of Math 130 (Foundations for Calculus) or Math 133 (Calculus I), need to take the Calculus (MATH 130/133) Pre-Advisement Survey.
Students interested in taking MATH 134 or beyond or any STAT class, should not take this survey. For all classes MATH 134 and beyond and any STAT class, students can enroll without consent. Here is more detailed information about options for first MATH or STAT classes.
First-year students with a Biology AP score of 5 or an IB score of 6 may be able to register for open seats in NSCI 201 during summer registration. Students with this preparation should speak to the course instructor for permission to add the course.
Students interested in taking physics should consult with a physics faculty member for appropriate placement into either PHYS 103, PHYS 110, or PHYS 212, based on past experience. PHYS 110 is the typical entry course for prospective physics and 3-2 engineering majors; MATH 133 is a prerequisite, with students usually taking concurrently MATH 134.
THEA 100 Introduction to Acting, is designed for actors and other theater practitioners, regardless of their level of experience. Admission to the course is by audition only.
Please see the Language Placement website for more information.
Complete this form no later than May 31 to request consent for a studio art course.